The Herd with Colin Cowherd Joe and Jada - Bill Burr ROASTS Fat Joe + talks Eddie Murphy tribute, ‘The Social Reckoning’ & Jada’s viral Drink Champs story
May 5, 2026
Bill Burr, stand-up comedian and actor known for blunt, brutal comedy, discusses his start with the Monday Morning Podcast on a flip phone. He roasts Fat Joe, recounts honoring Eddie Murphy at the AFI tribute, and talks acting in Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning. He also shares how performing helped him move past decades of anger.
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How Bill Burr Launched His Podcast On A Flip Phone
- Bill Burr started his Monday Morning Podcast recording into a flip phone and kept it simple to avoid guests and editing.
- He grew episodes from five minutes to longer shows, preferring underground, unedited authenticity over studio polish.
Keep Podcasts Simple To Preserve Authenticity
- Keep podcasting simple to stay authentic and avoid extra work from guests and heavy editing.
- Bill Burr recorded from hotels or his phone when solo and only used studios for guests to limit hassle.
Fat Joe's Squatter Nephew Story
- Fat Joe describes his nephew refusing to move in as a squatter and how loyalty kept him paying bills for years.
- Joe shifted from enabling to confronting the nephew, showing family loyalty can be exploited without accountability.